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GlossaryThyroidectomy

surgical removal of the thyroid gland

A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism. This surgery is often performed to treat conditions such as thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, or large goiters that cause symptoms.

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research Total Thyroidectomy in Refractory Thyrotoxicosis

March 2016 in “Indian Journal Of Applied Research”

Surgery may be needed for resistant thyrotoxicosis.

research A Case of Feline Paraneoplastic Alopecia with Secondary Malassezia-Associated Dermatitis

57 citations , August 1998 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice”

Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.

research Thyroid And Gonadal Regulation Of Hair Growth During The Seasonal Molt In The Male European Badger, Meles Meles L

29 citations , February 1987 in “General and comparative endocrinology”

Thyroid and gonadal hormones control seasonal hair growth and molting in male European badgers.

research Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine

22 citations , June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology”

Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.

research Chemical Form of the Iodine Present in the Hair of the Rat

15 citations , January 1954 in “Endocrinology”

Iodine in rat hair is linked to hair growth.

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community Dht bloodwork results. Currently on topical fin for 4 months.

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JeremySoCa's DHT level was 29 ng/dl, considered low, and Estradiol was 26.1 pg/dl within the normal range. They are using topical finasteride for hair loss and had a thyroidectomy due to Graves' disease.